Hyderabad Temples

Birla Mandir at Hyderabad
Deity: Lord Venkateswara
A modern temple built in white marble on a hill. It was consecrated in 1976. The architecture of the temple is a mix of architectural styles. The Rajagopuram is found at the main entrance. The vimana towers over the main shrine and is called the Jagadananda vimanam and is built in Orissa style while the towers over the consort shrine is built in the South Indian style. The brass flagstaff is 42 feet high. The granite image is 11 feet tall with a carved lotus as an umbrella over the image. Many marble carvings can be seen around. The mukha mandapam walls depict scenes from Indian mythology. There are shrines dedicated to Venkateswara Padmavathi and Andal.



Chilkur Balaji Temple (VISA)


Twenty Five kilometers from Hyderabad off the Vikarabad road and on the banks of Osmansagar is the picturesque village of Chikur with its hoary temple dedicated to Sri Balaji Venkateshwara. From the style, structure and appearance, it can be inferred that the temple was built half a millennium ago. Set in sylvan surroundings, the temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year and is an ideal place for sequestered retreat and meditation. It enjoyed in the past, great days of pomp and glory.

The temple is one of the oldest in Telengana, having been built during the time of Akkanna and Madanna, the uncles of Bhakta Ramdas. According to tradition, a devotee who used to visit Tirupati every year could not do so on one occasion owing to serious ill-health. Lord Venkateshwara appeared in his dream and said, "I am right here in the jungle nearby. You don't have to worry." The devotee at once moved to the place indicated by the Lord in the dream and saw a mole- hill there, which he dug up. Accidentally, the axe struck Lord Balaji's idol covered by the mole-hill below the chin and on the chest, and surprisingly blood started flowing profusely from the "wounds", flooding the ground and turning it scarlet. The devotee could not believe his eyes when he saw this. Suddenly he could not believe his ears also when he heard a voice from the air which said,"Flood the mole-hill with cow's milk. "When the devotee did so, a Swayambhu idol of Lord Balaji accompanied by Sridevi and Bhoodevi(a rare combination) was found, and this idol was installed with the due rites and a temple built for it.

Sri Balaji venkateshwara, the Pratyaksha Daiva in kaliyuga, is thus available at Chilkur to shower blessings on His devotees who for any reason are unable to go to Tirupati. Many devout worshippers flock to the temple, to receive the blessings of the Lord and his consorts throughout the year particularly during the Poolangi, Annakota and Brahmothsavams

With the earnest desire to revive the former glory and importance of the temple, the idol of Ammavaru was installed in 1963 the year following the Chinese aggression, and when the aggression was unilaterally vacated, Ammavaru was given the name of Rajya Lakshmi, signifying this welcome event. The unique feature of this idol is that lotus flowers are held in three hands and the fourth hand is in such a position towards the lotus feet which signifies the doctrine of Saranagathi.

The temple has been visited by great Acharyas from time to time. A visit to the temple is a must for the Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt every time he visits the twin cities, and in the temple is installed the idol of the first Jeer. The Tilakayaths of Sri Vallabhacharya Sampradaya have been regularly visiting the shrine. Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya of Sringeri Mutt and his disciple graced the efforts of the trustees in improving the temple.

Ratnalayam Temple @ Aliyabad

What was once upon a time a farm is now transformed into a place of worship . RATNALAYAM is the result of hours and days and weeks and years of constant hardwork and dedication of Mr .T.R.Venkatesh and Mrs.T.Rama Devi.Thanks to the devotion and tiresome labour of all the people involved in this project from laying the foundation stone to the completion of this exquisite structure in a picturesque location.Mr.T.R.Venkatesh started it out wanting it to be a small temple for the family,but with the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara it came out to be the stunning replica recreated in the form of Tirumala Lord Venkateshwara. His dream which began with a spark turned out to be a fire which gave light to all those who believe in Lord Venkateshwara .




It is a dream come true, an example of belief in oneself, an outstanding marvel to experience the presence of Lord Venkateshwara as never before.The idea of constructing RATNALAYAMwas conceived and nurtured in course of time by Mrs & Mr.T.R.Venkatesh in the memory of his father Late T.P.Rathnaiah with their strong social commitments,devotion and dedication.Their motto is to help the underpriviledged people.The thought that there are many people who cannot afford to go to Tirumala to worship Lord Venkateshwara lead to the construction of this eye capturing temple.T.R.Venkatesh and T.Rama,the duo have combined and have enabled people’s dream come true with their hardwork,relentless efforts and trust in each other.The temple follows the basics and rituals of Tirumala.



The Bhoomi pooja of the temple was held on the 26th of April,2001 by Sri Tripurananda Swamy.The idols have been made by the famous sculptor Ganapathi Sthapathy which have been brought all the way from Kanchipuram.The temple’s magnificent architecture was designed and executed by Mr.M.Shankar(B.Arch).

After 22months of the Bhoomi pooja this holy place of Lord Venkateshwara,Godess Padmavathi and Andalu Devi,Lord Hanuman,Lord Ganesh and Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parmeshwari took its enormous shape and came into exsistence on the 19th of February 2003 when Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamiji completed the prathishta of the idols with the blessings of Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji.The prathishta was completed after a week long poojas which were performed by Late Sri Mudumbai Ramanujacharya Swamiji and Late Sri Chandramouli Guruswamiji as per the divine religious rites of Aagaman Shastram,Pancharatra.

RATNALAYAM!!! The superb scienic beauty and splendour of this place is the centre of attraction for many devotees and lovers of nature as the temple is fully landscaped with beautiful gardens and the Shanku,Namam and Chakram which are very significant to the Lord is structured in the form of a fountain giving a celestial look . A fountain depicting the divine scene of Lord Vishnu resting on Adishesha with his wives adds beauty and glory to the temple. The temple facilitates Yagashala, Kalyana Katta,Pravachanam Hall,lawns for resting,cafeteria,huge parking facility and play pen for children. Above all the temple is located in a peaceful atmosphere which inculcates true devotion among the people.

Speaking about the architectural magnificence of the structure,it is vast and spread over an area of 5acres.RATNALAYAM stands on the Rajiv Gandhi Highway,Aliabad which is 25kms from secunderabad.There is also a home for the aged in the vicinity of the temple.

Every month the Abhishekam and Kalyanam of Lord Venkateshwara is held on the Shravana Nakshatram,Abhishekam of Abhaya Ganapathi on Shuddha Chavithi,Anjaneya Swamy on Purva Bhadra and Vasavi Kanyaka Parmeshwari on Pournami and Satyanarayana Vratham on the same day.

Every year the temple has been celebrating its Brahmotsavams grandly. RATNALAYAM provides an opportunity to people who cannot go to Tirumala to worship Lord Venkateshwara during the Brahmotsavams and help them realize this dream of theirs,to witness the poojas and participate in them as well because they are held at the same time as in Tirumala.It is a lifetime experience.

In this world of materialistic life, the human thought and fruitful concept of RATNALAYAM is a splendid torch,which we, as a family have got to hold and make it glow as brightly as possible.We thank all the devotees for their cooperation and devotion in making this temple a clean and sacred place of worship.

Famous places in hyderabd

1. koti or charminar for shopping especially for ladies

2. tank bund and eat street and imax groups for weekend

3. balaji (visa) chilukur

4. sangi temple

5. ameerpet for computer courses

6. golkonda fort

7. zoo park

8. ramoji film city

9. ocean park

10. snow world

11. Clock Tower